DOE's safety and health oversight program at nuclear facilities could be strengthened

Technical Report · Wed Nov 30 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6973337

The Department of Energy has made improvements in its safety and health program since GAO's 1981 report on this subject. However, these improvements have been made on an individual basis and the major cause of the problems has not been addressed. Ensuring that safety, health, and environmental standards are met rests with contractors who operate DOE's nuclear facilities. The contractors are also responsible for meeting production or program objectives. Thus, safety and health concerns are pitted against program goals. GAO continues to believe, as stated in its 1981 report, that a major reorganization could provide DOE's safety and health organization with the authority and independence necessary for an effective safety and health program at DOE's nuclear facilities.

• Research Organization: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC (USA). Resources, Community and Economic Development Div.
• OSTI ID: 6973337
• Report Number(s): GAO/RCED-84-50; ON: TI84901112
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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